He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Louise Newbury, and their two children. He worked as a paper delivery boy with Mike Muir. Actor Bill Paxton, who was best known for his role in the sci-fi classic Aliens, has died at the age of 61, US media report. He got popularity from music video likes Fish Heads, Touched by the hand of God, Reach and Eat You Alive. If you loved Titanic, True Lies or The Terminator, you will agree that Bill Paxton kept it real. He was a tremendously talented actor and a wonderful man.". "Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable. Raised in Texas, the actor gained an early interest in acting taking up small roles in films one of which was as a punk thug in The Terminator. The Alien, Terminator, and Predator franchises were once, and arguably still are, some of the biggest science-fiction properties around. He was the son of Mary Lou (Gray) and John Lane Paxton, a businessman and actor (as John Paxton). Bill Paxton dies at 61 – Hollywood mourns the death of a “wonderful man” February 26, 2017 - 08:29 GMT Hanna Fillingham After the sad news … He was one of the most popular and highest-paid actors. A coordinated effort by the EU, UK, US and Canada seeks to raise pressure on Beijing. Paxton died suddenly on Saturday due to complications from surgery, the family tells TMZ in a statement. Bill Paxton was one of cinema’s greatest genre actors, and his outstanding career is proof of that. He always brought so much complexity and humor to his characters. ", Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said: "I am devastated at the passing of my friend Bill Paxton. His filmography speaks for itself. Fellow Hollywood stars were quick to pay tribute to Paxton as news of his death spread - among them West Wing actor Rob Lowe. Actor Bill Paxton cemented his place in the film industry with hit films like Apollo 13, Titanic, Twister and TV series Big Love. In this film he plays Detective Jerry Lambert, a character that meets his end in a subway while attempting to battle the elite alien hunter. Paxton had reportedly suffered from complications following surgery. Interestingly, there still is one other actor that nearly became a victim in the Alien, Terminator, and Predator franchises as well. His presence in Hollywood will be missed, and many fellow celebrities reacted to Paxton's death online. At the time of his death, he was working on a crime thriller TV series - Training Day - for the US network CBS. Bill Paxton is gone. VideoThe ex-fighters embracing peace, Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees, 'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them', The world's most nutritious foods, according to science, Scam baiting tech helps me waste scammers’ time. Bill Paxton was born on May 17, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas, the U.S., The name of father and mother of Paxton’s, is Mary Lou and John Lane Paxton. William Paxton, dit Bill Paxton, né le 17 mai 1955 à Fort Worth au Texas, et mort le 25 février 2017 à Ojai en Californie, est un acteur et réalisateur américain. Video, Scam baiting tech helps me waste scammers’ time, YouTuber quits app after associate accused of rape, Boston bomber's death sentence could be reinstated, Killing Eve star speaks at Stop Asian Hate rally, 'Hinkley woke me up,' says activist Erin Brockovich, Tributes paid to surfer killed by lightning, Miami Beach curfew over spring break 'chaos'. He’s the “ultimate badass” that meets his end after trying to blow away a swarm of Xenomorphs. Bill Paxton was born on May 17, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas, where his father worked in the family's lumber business. Photos: Bill Paxton through the years Watch the Late Bill Paxton vs. Terminator, Alien, and Predator Two years later, Bill worked with Cameron again on the science fiction action film Aliens. According to the actor's death certificate obtained … ", China sanctioned for 'appalling' Uighur abuses. In the film, Bill played a punk who is killed by the Terminator. The official cause of death was listed as a stroke. Showing all 9 items. Stood Up For Avengers Cast After They Nearly Quit, David Arquette Confirmed To Return In New ‘Scream’ Movie. The show is a follow-up to the 2001 film of the same name. Read about our approach to external linking. He wrote on Twitter: "Devastated by the sudden loss of my close friend and one of the finest actors in the business, Bill Paxton. Bill Paxton died of a stroke triggered by valve replacement surgery, documents posted by TMZ revealed. Paxton, 61, died Saturday … Bill Paxton starred in numerous Jim Cameron films like The Terminator, Aliens, True Lies and Titanic. This is no doubt due in part for their amazingly creative and outstanding cinematic monsters. Bill Paxton leaves behind the legacy of a total badass. Lance Henriksen similarly died by the T-800 in The Terminator, and a Predator was able to kill him in the 2004 film Alien vs Predator. ", Arnold Schwarzenegger, who acted alongside him in Terminator and True Lies, said: "Bill Paxton could play any role, but he was best at being Bill - a great human being with a huge heart. Such a funny, talented, loving human. In 1985, Bill played the role of Chet Donnelly in the film Weird Science. Bill Paxton Is the Only Actor To Be Killed by a Predator, Terminator, and Xenomorph In The Terminator, Paxton gets thrown against the wall and presumably dies on impact, although this fate isn't as bloody as his co-star Brian Thompson's stabbing. Bill Paxton‘s cause of death has been confirmed as a stroke following an “aortic aneurysm” during a “valve replacement,” according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ.. As it turns out, however, there is only one actor to play a victim that’s been killed by all three icons from the Alien, Terminator, and Predator franchises. Bill Paxton’s Death. The Terminator(1984) Bill Paxton: Punk Leader. Quotes. OBITUARY: Bill Paxton, only actor killed by Alien, Predator and Terminator, dies at 61 by The Associated Press | February 27, 2017 at 4:30 a.m. In Aliens, Bill Paxton plays Private William Hudson. 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Liman told the Daily News, “Even facing major surgery, his optimism for the future was infectious. Bill Paxton, Actor: Aliens. Bill Paxton died on February 25, 2017. Bill Paxton incarnait un chef de gang qui se fait tuer par le Terminator - http://hitek.fr Scam baiting tech helps me waste scammers’ time. He was undergoing heart surgery at the time. ", Patricia Arquette said: "Bill Paxton such a wonderful actor. Cary Elwes, his co-star in Twister, shared a picture of the pair together and praised his "talent, enthusiasm and energy". Paxton won an Emmy for his performance in the TV mini-series Hatfields and McCoys, alongside Kevin Costner. He was a great actor and could handle pretty … He’ll always have an honor that will most likely only ever belong to him. "In his memory, on this Oscar Sunday, watch One False Move or A Simple Plan to see this lovely leading man, at his finest.". Jamie Lee Curtis, who co-starred with Paxton in True Lies in 1994, tweeted her sadness, writing: "Nooooo. He played a morally dubious LAPD officer, Detective Frank Rourke. If you loved Titanic, True Lies or The Terminator, you will agree that Bill Paxton kept it real. AND one of the finest actors to share a set with," his Mighty Joe Young co-star Charlize Theron tweeted. He is the first character killed by the T-800. He also earned three Best Actor Golden Globe nominations for his starring role in the HBO drama Big Love, where he played a suburban polygamist juggling three wives and families. He played Kahn’s role in a video game in 2015. Paxton's family said in a statement: "A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker. Many rumors have suggested that the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, will... Netflix’s upcoming fourth season of Stranger Things has had quite the bumpy road. The Xenomorph from Alien, the T-800 from The Terminator, and the alien hunter from Predator are all some of the most horrifying and awe-inspiring villains of cinema. Actor Bill Paxton died of a stroke after heart surgery, according to his death certificate, issued Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Jacob Dressler screengeek-social-icons email. ", Tom Hanks, who appears with Paxton in the forthcoming film The Circle, said: "Bill Paxton was, simply, a wonderful man. My thoughts are with his family. This marked his first collaboration with director James Cameron, who brought Bill Paxton back to the screen in his 1986 film Aliens, the sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1979 film Alien. Breaking news is that actor/director and Terminator Legend; Bill Paxton has sadly passed away after complications in surgery. Bill Paxton was born on May 17, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas. This video showcases each death by e... Bill Paxton, one of only two actor to be killed by the big three sci fi villians, An Alien, A Predator and a Terminator. This role was more prominent than anything Paxton had done until then — in Weird Science, Bill played the evil older brother of one of the film’s protagonists. We ask to please respect the family's wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their adored husband and father. © 2021 BBC. My love to Bunny, James and Lydia. Award-winning actor Bill Paxton best known for his roles in such iconic films as Aliens, The Terminator, True Lies, Twister and Titanic. Actor Bill Paxton has died at age 61. Actor Bill Paxton, who was best known for his role in the sci-fi classic Aliens, has died at the age of 61, US media report. Paxton was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Mary Lou (née Gray) and John Lane Paxton (1920-2011). But in Aliens, while Lance Henriksen is torn apart by the Xenomorph Queen – it doesn’t quite kill him since he’s merely an android. Bill Paxton (born May 17, 1955, died February 25, 2017) was an actor who portrayed the blue-haired punk in The Terminator. As pointed out by ScreenRant, it’s celebrated genre actor Bill Paxton that’s been killed by all three villains at one time or another. His first appearance in any of the three franchises was in The Terminator, where he played a gloriously 1980’s punk that gets unfortunately killed by the T-800 after it travels back to 1984. It isn’t until Alien 3, when he requests Ripley deactivates him, that he’s finally put at rest. Actor Bill Paxton, who died on Saturday at the age of 61 due to complications from surgery, had racked up dozens of movie and TV credits in … Bill moved to Los Angeles, California at age eighteen, where he found work in the film industry as a set dresser for Roger Corman's New World Pictures. Paxton died … UK daily deaths drop to 17 as downward trend continues, Why some Americans are choosy about vaccine, Smelly but stunning volcano wows Icelanders, The ex-fighters embracing peace. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Paxton had reportedly … The Texan actor's biggest hits included The Terminator, Apollo 13, True Lies, Titanic, and 1996's Twister - in which he starred opposite Helen Hunt. A wonderful man. Bill Paxton Celebrity Profile - Check out the latest Bill Paxton photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at Rotten Tomatoes! Read about our approach to external linking. His friendship was a blessing. Finally, Bill Paxton was also in another sequel – this time in Predator 2, the sequel to Predator. William "Bill" Paxton (May 17, 1955 – February 25, 2017) The films in which he appeared include The Terminator (1984), Weird Science (1985), Aliens (1986), Predator 2 (1990), Tombstone (1993), True Lies (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Twister (1996), Titanic (1997), U-571 (2000), Vertical Limit (2000), Edge of Tomorrow (2014), and Nightcrawler (2014). Jump to: Photos(8) Quotes(1) Photos. His father was a businessman, lumber wholesaler, museum executive and, later, during his son's career, an occasional actor, most notably appearing in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films, as well as alongside Bill in A Simple Plan(1998). His great-grea… The below video highlights Paxton's final moments in The Terminator, Predator 2, and Aliens. Paxton was of English, Scotch-Irish, Scottish, Austrian, German, French, Swiss and Dutch descent, and also had distant Welsh and Norwegian ancestry. Renaissance man, raconteur and uniquely American national treasure. Paxton was in the limelight when President John F. 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